enderzero 0 Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 It looks like I might be spending the night in Taipei on a layover. Has anyone spent any time in this city. I read the airport is about 40 minutes from the city. I would like to experience as much of the city as I can in the short time I am there (arrive 10:30PM, depart 9:30AM). Any tips on a cheap place to stay or where to explore. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 It doesnt sound like you'll be needing a place to stay there enderzero Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 This might sound obvious, but do the night market. Everything from snakes to snake. It's easy to do an all nighter in Taiwan, with the time you have, i'd dump gear at the airport and play all night. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Most surely - time to play! Are you on the way to Japan? Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted October 9, 2003 Author Share Posted October 9, 2003 I am in Tokyo right now - gonna be doin some traveling around the country and then down to SE Asia for a few weeks. On the way down we have a layover. Any more specific info on things to do or see would be greatly appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Sorry Can't help but I would be interested to hear how it goes. Link to post Share on other sites
neversummer 0 Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 hope im not to late mate.. go to 'shinlin market', its heaps better than snake market, has everything that a market could want except snakes. the city is pretty dead after 12 and dont take a cab without the metre being ON..they will try and rip u off really badly. you can find love hotels for about 700NT and if you go to a hotel dont take their first price. i was there 1 month ago and prices started at 3900NT then quickly dropped to 2800NT then to 1800NT when we said we werent interested. Also, prices are for the room not the person so its best to travel with someone. enjoy the stopover. Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted October 11, 2003 Author Share Posted October 11, 2003 Not too late. It'll be another week and a half yet. So the city is dead after midnight eh? But the markets still go on? Is there a particular part of town to hang out in before 12 that I shouldn't miss? Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 Wow, Taiwan must of drastically changed since I lived there... Obviously the museums aren't kickin' at two in the morning, but there are plenty of pubs and clubs around, that certainly used to go all night. Can't give you Taipei details, as I lived in Taichung and only had a few nights in Taipei, but even starting at the ubiqitous pig 'n whistle just to get the next venue would serve you well. Get a starting point, however, as the clubs are spead out, small, and you wont find them just by looking. This may no longer be true, but there used to be MTV. Bit like karaoke rooms, but you choose a movie, get the room, and, er... watch it. These used to be open all night, and cheaper than a love hotel! Link to post Share on other sites
neversummer 0 Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 i should restate myself..there are plenty of places to go..you just have to find somewhere that suits your needs. i didn't really enjoy the nightlife there myself. Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted October 12, 2003 Author Share Posted October 12, 2003 Who was it that used to be on here that was living in Taipei? Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Grinch 0 Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Hallo? Dear Mr. EnderZero sir, ahm. Might I suggest that it could be worth your while to visit one of the many barbershops that are so justly famous in Taiwan? If the rumours be true, then at such an establishment you might not only brush up against tonsorial excellence, but also...erm...you might even brush up against some tonsils. Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted November 14, 2003 Author Share Posted November 14, 2003 Lemme tell you - there isn't really too much to do in Taipei after midnight. There was basically nothing open and not too many people around. One interesting thing was 6 blocks of people about 4am all out folding newspapers before their delivery routes. It was like a whole subculture of newspaper delivery drivers. That was about the highlight of Taipei Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Hi enderzero, Are you back from SE Asian tour? Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted November 15, 2003 Author Share Posted November 15, 2003 Hi slow, yes. It was an amazing trip. I'll post a link to some pics if I ever get them up if people are interested. If anyone is thinking of going to SE Asia, I highly recommend you go to Vietnam. Angkor Wat in Cambodia is also seriously cool, but the bus ride is a killer. Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted November 15, 2003 Author Share Posted November 15, 2003 Hi slow, yes. It was an amazing trip. I'll post a link to some pics if I ever get them up if people are interested. If anyone is thinking of going to SE Asia, I highly recommend you go to Vietnam. Angkor Wat in Cambodia is also seriously cool, but the bus ride is a killer. Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 Hi again! I'd love to see your pictures! See? Vietnam is a very lovely country. I'm glad you liked there. Link to post Share on other sites
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